🛂 Maldives Visa & Entry Requirements
Uncategorized🛂 Maldives Visa on Arrival – Entry Requirements (2025)
The Maldives welcomes most nationalities with a free visa on arrival valid for up to 30 days. Below is a concise checklist of entry requirements, IMUGA pre-entry, fees, and extensions.
📄 Required Documents
- A valid passport (commonly 6 months validity remaining).
- A confirmed return ticket.
- A confirmed hotel booking or proof of accommodation.
- Proof of funds (recent bank statement or equivalent).
- Travel health insurance (highly recommended).
⏳ Visa Duration & Validity
- Standard stay: 30 days free upon arrival.
- May be extended up to 90 days subject to Immigration approval.
- Overstaying is not permitted—depart before your permitted stay expires.
✔️ Entry Conditions
- Purpose of visit must be tourism only.
- Work or business activities are not permitted under the tourist visa.
- All travelers, including children, are subject to the same rules.
💰 Fees
- Visa on arrival: Free for 30 days.
- Extension fee: Amounts can vary (commonly around ~$100).
💡 Important Tips
- Keep printed and digital copies of your hotel booking and return ticket.
- Complete the online entry form IMUGA before travel: IMUGA Portal
- Do not carry prohibited items such as alcohol or drugs (strict penalties apply).
❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
- Do I need a pre-arranged visa? No, most nationalities receive a visa on arrival for tourism.
- How long can I stay? 30 days, extendable up to 90 days with approval.
- Do children need a visa? Yes, the same conditions apply to everyone.
- Are there any fees? The 30-day visa is free; extension fees apply if you extend.
📌 Official Source: Maldives Immigration | IMUGA: imuga.immigration.gov.mv
Maldives Visa on Arrival
